consume
Example Sentences
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He added that because modern auto plants consume parts as soon as they arrive, “production issues will arise rather quickly.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
STV argued the way people consume news is changing.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Once the nomad larvae hatch, they kill the host bee larvae and consume the stored pollen and nectar intended for the mining bees.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
“Over time, doctor appointments, emergencies, financial costs and daily caregiving responsibilities can gradually consume the time and energy couples would otherwise spend on their relationship,” Nguyen said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Guilt and feelings of inadequacy could consume him.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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